*The fee for our professional services includes, but is not limited to, a proportionate share of the taxes, licenses, utilities and business expenses necessary to serve the community in a professional manner. Also included in this charge is the consultation with the family, clerical and administrative services, preparation and filing of necessary permits, consultation with the clergy, cemetery, crematory or common carrier, assistance with insurance papers, planning the funeral or memorial service and placement of obituary and death notices, and composition of same.